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Book SynopsisEnergise. Uplift. Comfort. Calm. Empower. Express. The road to happiness is paved with good emotions. In fact, a happy home is infused with these six actions and this cheerful book will help you create a space you love and that loves you back. Lovely Indeed creator Chelsea Foy offers up more than 50 creative ideas to engage all the senses to brighten your mood throughout your home. This book sits at the intersection of HGTV home improvements and design, thoughtful Marie Kondo practices, and a cheery color palette fans of the Home Edit will love. Kicking off with a foreword by Joy Cho, creator of Oh Joy!, the book then guides you through questions to consider so you can customise your home to your own mood-lifting needs, be it a calming bedroom, a chill den, or an energising kitchen. Easy projects and ideas offer a path to tweaking the rooms of your house so they engage all the senses in all the right ways. Each chapter focuses on a feeling and includes: Guided prompts/questions: Prompts to reflect on what a happy space might look and feel like, Quick Tricks: Creative hacks and ideas to freshen up your space, Afternoon Projects: Doable projects and inspo for your home and décor to add joy, Big Ideas: Step-by-step projects that you can complete in a day or weekend that are inexpensive but go a long way to creating a home tailored to your tastes and happiness needs.
Trade Review"This book is a guide to instilling the joy into your home that we all need." —
Joy Cho, founder of Oh Joy!
"This straightforward debut by
Lovely Indeed blogger Foy shares ideas on how to brighten up living spaces. “Joy is found in the little moments surrounding us every day,” she writes, outlining mostly low-effort projects intended to inspire joy in the home."--
Pubilshers WeeklyTable of ContentsForeword by Joy Cho Introduction: Happiness Begins at Home Uplift. Fill your space with joy and good vibes.
Forage Bouquets
Stock Your Home Bar
Create a Prism Suncatcher
Craft Faux Floral Words
Set a Bedroom Mood
Weave a Wall Hanging
Color-Block Your Walls
Calm. Make your home a safe and peaceful haven.
Pretty Up and Label Your Bottles
Make Your Own Nontoxic Room Spray
Make an Upcycled Matchstick Holder
DIY Incense Holder
Effectively Clear Clutter
Create an Indoor Herb Garden
Energize. Create a space that energizes and refreshes.
Arrange a Harmonious and Welcoming Coffee Table
Mix Diffuser Recipes for Every Room and Mood
Assemble a Glass Jar Terrarium
Create a Conversation Jar
Draft a Patio-Cleaning Checklist
Garden in Pots
Create a Sunrise Doormat
Comfort. Bring out the cozy, comforting feeling of home.
Light Up Your Outdoor Space
Concoct Fresh + Fragrant Simmering Spices
Whip Up Easy Bathroom Curtains
Make a DIY Leather Key Basket
Boost Your Workspace Comfort and Productivity
Develop a Sleep Routine
Build a Work-from-Anywhere Lap Desk
Empower. Build a space that supports your needs.
Hack More Coat Closet Storage and Organization
Create a Kids' Room That Promotes Independence
Make Rope Baskets for Bathroom Storage
Dress Your Desk
Paint a Brick Fireplace
Refresh a Room with a Furniture Reorganization
Express. Make a space that showcases your uniqueness.
Upcycle Wall Art
Create Grid Photo Wallpaper for Your Cabinets
Style Your Bookshelf
Display Kids' Art
One Outdoor Space, Many Ways
Use Decals to Create Faux Wallpaper
Conclusion